Crockpot chili is a fall and winter favorite in my house! Chili is the ultimate comfort food, and thanks to crockpots, this recipe is so easy to throw together on your way out the door in the morning!
Freeze chili in serving-size freezer bags or Tupperware for a quick and healthy meal on busy nights!
Crockpot Chili Ingredients
This is by far the best crockpot chili recipe! While chili always makes for a quick dinner idea, crockpot chili takes it to a whole other level of easiness!
To make crockpot chili you will need:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large (about 2 cups) onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 2 cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4-5 tablespoons chili powder, more or less depending on taste
- 2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 can (15.5 oz) chili beans, mild or hot
- 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 2 teaspoons cumin, more or less depending on taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
Chili is one of my favorite “last minute” recipes, because I usually have most, if not all, of the ingredients in my pantry!
How to Make Crockpot Chili
Double check that you have all of your supplies and ingredients, before you start!
Cook the ground beef until it’s completely browned.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until almost done.
Be careful not to burn the onions!
- Next, add chopped onions and garlic and cook until no pink remains in beef and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Drain the meat before adding it to the rest of the chili ingredients.
- Drain well, and then add to the crockpot.
Stir until ingredients are combined.
- Then, add remaining ingredients, and stir until well combined.
Now for the best part… leave it to cook!
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
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- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Crockpot chili is one of my routine fall and winter meal prep foods! I whip up a big batch and then freeze most of it!
Crockpot Chili Recipe Notes
This recipe makes enough for a crowd. It can easily be cut in half (leave out pinto beans), or serve and freeze leftovers for another meal.
Make Ahead: Cook the ground beef, onions and garlic and store in refrigerator in covered
container for 1-2 days prior to making chili.
This crockpot chili recipe can easily be made into a vegetarian chili or vegan chili recipe with a few substitutions!
Vegetarian and Vegan Crockpot Chili
Chili is so easily adapted to fit different dietary requirements! In order to make vegetarian chili, simply omit the beef. You can use more beans, like black beans, and/ or add a vegetarian or vegan “beef crumble” substitute.
In order to make vegan chili, omit the meat, and be sure you aren’t adding any dairy products. For toppings, you can use vegan sour cream, and shredded vegan cheese.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large (about 2 cups) onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 can (15.5 oz) chili beans, mild or hot
- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 4-5 tablespoons chili powder, more or less depending on taste
- 2 teaspoons cumin, more or less depending on taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until almost done.
- Add chopped onions and garlic and cook until no pink remains in beef and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain well and add to Crockpot.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe makes enough for a crowd. It can easily be cut in half (leave out pinto beans), or serve and freeze leftovers for another meal.
Make Ahead: Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic, and store in the refrigerator in a covered container for 1-2 days prior to making chili.
One pot chili pasta is a fun way to switch up your chili routine!
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